What’s In The Cards?

Emails floating around about carrying local/organic foods for our sandwiches ( <—so much harder than you realize!!)

Body Pump

Despite the weather, I actually biked to the gym and back! Who is this girl now not afraid of a little rain!? (BICYCLE RIGHTS! <—that video is SO MATT!)

Body Pump was express today (a shorter class for lunchtime) and I didn’t feel like I got as good of a workout. Who is this girl who is asking for MORE weight lifting!? I think I’m going to go to Saturday’s class to make it 3x this week. That’s a lot for me! More lifting then I have ever done in my life! But I’m still loving it. And my muscles are too!

My purpose in life is not to review the buckwheat bake, but just because I know some of you are wondering, it never really filled me up! I had a slight empty feeling all morning, but not really hunger. That said, I went from 9am when I finished eating to 1:30pm when lunch was ready no problem at all. So it’s still a great breakfast, and I’ll be eating it again!

MY OTHER RECIPES

The one good thing about cloudy days is they make for vibrant food photographs!

I had a leftover slice of pizza (always heated up – cold pizza is gross!!) with an orange

I was feeling munchy a little bit later and dug into my Aunt’s magical secret recipe oatmeal cookies and had two small ones for a snack. LOVE those! Looks like Larbs has been enjoying hers too! I’m guessing my mom hasn’t had any left since we left Towson!

Nibble nibble.

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Anyone from Fairfax // NOVA who wants to meet up for a casual dinner on Sunday night – give me an email holla! Katheats at gmail dot com.

I learned from our wedding photographer about cloudy days being the best days for light and photography. Well, I want great pictures but I don’t want a cloudy day on my wedding…dilemma! I will be getting married during sunset on the beach so maybe sunsets are great for pictures too 🙂

Lurvin’ the pizza. I have to re-look at the recipe. Is that eggplant on it? I’ve never gotten into eggplant – either too bland, too bitter or too mushy. But I’ve discovered that grilling it is fantastic-o!

Do you have a simple recipe for a salad dressing for 1 person?I typically just douse in vinegear, mustard and salsa!

I was going to guess the left hand side thing too!! I’m right handed and always put my forks on the right side. I rarely eat with a spoon so I don’t even bother pulling one out of the drawer – except when I’m taking food photos… the knife always looks lonely on its own! Your lunch looks amazing!

have you read the new rules of lifting for women? i just started it this week and not only is it super interesting, but it makes me REALLY excited to continue lifting more and more. i used to be a cardio queen and i’ve since changed…but now i want to lift even more seriously! check it out sometime if you haven’t! 🙂

I just read that book! Cassandra Forsythe, the nutritionist who helped write the book, came to my Sports Nutrition class and really got me thinking about lifting. I just started the program and I attend Cassandra’s Bootcamps on Monday nights. I love feeling stronger!

Yay for bicycle rights!! For all the times I’ve gotten in trouble on my bike….from the police 🙁 booo….Williamsburg, VA is so not bicycle friendly! Anywho your salad looks delish, you inspire me everyday to add more and more veggies in my meals 🙂 I’m too much of a fruit eater!

I knew the fork was on the wrong side right away! (I read all of Miss Manners’ book from front to back. For fun.) Anyway, the fork always goes on the left, whether you’re a lefty or a righty. Are those even words? The spoon and the knife are together on the left, with the spoon closest to the plate and the shark edge of the knife facing in. They both rest on your napkin. (In case of fine-dining emergencies, now you know 🙂 )

Just found your blog–LOVE IT! I love oatmeal, but have never branched out beyond brown sugar and raisins, so I’m anxious to try some of your concoctions. I find it doesn’t seem to fill me up, but I bet that’s because I’ve never mixed in any source of protein.

I know this may be a bit random, but my best friend and her husband own a coffee shop/cafe/bar that stocks all local foods and beverages including locally sourced milk etc. She doesn’t live in your neck of the woods, but she may be able to give you some pointers on getting everything lined up. She’s pretty on top of things and they have been super successful for the past 6 years. I can get you in contact with her if you like.

Thought of you during lunch today. I had a triple nut butter burger from one of our super awesome food trucks. A local beef patty on artisan bread, topped with peanut, almond, pistashio nut butter and cocoa dusted bacon. It sounds insane (and maybe a little gross) but it was SOOOO good. I believe I shall be recreating it at home. Soon.